Michael Poltorak is SLC Qualified International Captain (near shore 25 nm)
To view details of this qualification go to https://www.nauticed.org/SLC and enter SLC number 63366160 and logbook code thistle3410
This is to Certify that Michael Poltorak has achieved the NauticEd Rank of
Passing grades for online courses have been verified by NauticEd. The practical experience reported is self stated by Michael Poltorak. Authenticated Experience reported here has been digitally authenticated by friends and crewmates of Michael Poltorak and is considered of high reliability. NauticEd has no means of totally verifying the validity of the stated experience and therefore accepts no responsibility due to false or misleading statements.
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Safe Sailor Badge Displaying safe boater behavior. You must have also passed the free Navigation Rules course. |
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Good Maintenance Badge Exhibiting good boat maintanance behavior |
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Active Sailor Badge Actively involved in sailing |
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Yachting Education Badge Exhibiting self diligence in Yachting Education |
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Practical Sailor Badge Performed good practical on the water sailing |
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Good Boat Owner Badge Demonstrates good boat owner activities |
As Master of the Vessel | As Crew on the Vessel | |||||
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Less than 8.5m (28 ft) |
8.5m (28 ft) - 12m (39 ft) |
Greater than 12m (39 ft) |
Less than 8.5m (28 ft) |
8.5m (28 ft) - 12m (39 ft) |
Greater than 12m (39 ft) |
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Past 2 years | 2 / 100% | 19 / 84% | 6 / 50% | 7 / 86% | 4 / 100% | 262 / 35% |
Past 5 years | 68 / 40% | 53 / 42% | 6 / 50% | 16 / 75% | 16 / 25% | 274 / 37% |
Past 10 years | 92 / 29% | 81 / 28% | 6 / 50% | 16 / 75% | 34 / 12% | 274 / 37% |
Past 15 years | 166 / 25% | 100 / 26% | 6 / 50% | 16 / 75% | 85 / 5% | 274 / 37% |
NAUTICED CATAMARAN QUALIFIED |
As Master of the Vessel | As Crew on the Vessel | ||
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10m - 12m (33 ft - 39 ft) |
Greater than 12.2 m (40 ft) |
10m - 12m (33 ft - 39 ft) |
Greater than 12.2 m (40 ft) |
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Past 2 years | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% |
Past 5 years | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 8 / 100% |
Past 10 years | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 8 / 100% |
Dates | Days | Nights | Boat | Role | Purpose | Authenticated |
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Sailboats | ||||||
2019, Jul 29 - Aug 02 |
5 | 0 | Monohull 34.6ft | Skipper | Cruising | |
2020, Aug 03 - Aug 13 |
11 | 10 | Monohull 45.01ft | Crew | Vessel Delivery | by Crewmate |
2020, Jul 28 - Jul 31 |
4 | 4 | Monohull 34.6ft | Skipper | Cruising | by Crewmate |
1987, Sep 11 - Sep 13 |
3 | 2 | Monohull 40ft | Crew | Regatta Racing | |
2020, Dec 05 - Dec 06 |
2 | 0 | Monohull 139ft | Crew | Professional Crew | by Crewmate |
As Master of the Vessel | As Crew on the Vessel | |||
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Less than 8.5m (28 ft) |
Greater than 8.5m (28 ft) |
Less than 8.5m (28 ft) |
Greater than 8.5m (28 ft) |
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Past 2 years | 0 / 0% | 3 / 67% | 1 / 100% | 80 / 80% |
Past 5 years | 5 / 0% | 5 / 40% | 1 / 100% | 105 / 64% |
Past 10 years | 5 / 0% | 5 / 40% | 1 / 100% | 105 / 64% |
As Master of the Vessel | As Crew on the Vessel | |||
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Less than 8.5m (28 ft) |
Greater than 8.5m (28 ft) |
Less than 8.5m (28 ft) |
Greater than 8.5m (28 ft) |
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Past 2 years | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% |
Past 5 years | 2 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% |
Past 10 years | 2 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% | 0 / 0% |
Practical Experience | Number of times as Master |
Number of times as Crew |
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Day Anchoring |
75
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200
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Overnight Anchoring |
15
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25
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Mediterranean Mooring |
7
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16
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Overnight Sailing |
5
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25
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Docking in a Tight Marina |
575
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N/A |
SailBoat Charter (# of 24 hr periods) |
30
|
5
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Assessment | Year | Instructor | School |
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Bareboat Charter Master | 2020 | Raymond Emory Heisler | Southwest Sailing |
Sailing Instructor Notes
(These are notes made by the practical instructor during on the water training and testing)
Michael Poltorak is an exceptionally competent, knowledgeable, trust-worthy, safe and fun sailor. He can be counted on as Captain, crew and instructor/mentor, and he adds value and enjoyment to any vessel in any role he's asked to fill.
Endorsement | Endorsing Instructor | Date |
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Anchoring | Raymond Emory Heisler, Southwest Sailing | Dec 2020 |
Maneuvering Under Sail | Raymond Emory Heisler, Southwest Sailing | Dec 2020 |
Maneuvering Under Power | Raymond Emory Heisler, Southwest Sailing | Dec 2020 |
Tides & Tidal Currents | Raymond Emory Heisler, Southwest Sailing | Dec 2020 |
Crew Overboard Recovery | Raymond Emory Heisler, Southwest Sailing | Dec 2020 |
License | Year | Valid until | Front | Back |
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USA State Boater License NASBLA | 2019, February | - | front | back |
USA Coast Guard Captain or Masters License | 2019, October | 2024, October | front | back |
To view details of this qualification and license go to https://www.nauticed.org/SLC and enter SLC number 63366160 and logbook code thistle3410
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